Early childhood education programs in Oregon
10 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
5 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and Oregon has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.1 The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.2
In Oregon, 8 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 10 programs here are child care or preschool certificate (6 programs) and early childhood education (associate degree, 4 programs).
See the 10 programsHow much do early childhood education programs cost in Oregon?
$3,630 to $12,254 is what most early childhood programs in Oregon cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $1,505 to $14,808
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Not enough data
- 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
- Working 6 months later
- 100%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $26,000
- Length
- 33 to 50 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Oregon may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made
All 10 early childhood programs in Oregon approved for WIOA funding
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Early Childhood Education
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,700Price if you pay yourself$7,156Program website, Early Childhood Education at Blue Mountain Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Blue Mountain Community College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,929
- Length
- 33 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,156
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,500Price if you pay yourself$10,135Program website, Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree at Chemeketa Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree at Chemeketa Community College
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,622
- Length
- 66 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,855
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,135
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$5,777Program website, Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,493
- Length
- 33 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,445
- Students counted
- 22
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,777
Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$18,600Price if you pay yourself$13,248Program website, Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science at Rogue Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science at Rogue Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,660
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,600
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,248
Early Childhood Education
Central Oregon Community College
Bend
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$12,961Program website, Early Childhood Education at Central Oregon Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Central Oregon Community College
- Finished
- 20%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,395
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,961
Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate of Completion
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,505Program website, Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 33 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $384
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,505
Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Certificate of Completion
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,610Program website, Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Certificate of Completion at Chemeketa Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 33 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $436
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,610
Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler
Lane Community College
Eugene
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,915Program website, Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler at Lane Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler at Lane Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 22 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $700
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,915
Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,987Program website, Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion at Rogue Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion at Rogue Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 44 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $984
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,987
Early Childhood Education
Lane Community College
Eugene
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,808Program website, Early Childhood Education at Lane Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Lane Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 66 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,808
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How to pay for early childhood education programs in Oregon
WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in Oregon
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for early childhood education programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in Oregon
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 3 of 10
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 28th of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 10 of 20
- early childhood programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 10 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Early childhood education programs in Salem, Grants Pass, Eugene and other Oregon cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above.
Other training in Oregon
How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Oregon
- CDL training14 programs
- CNA classes10 programs
- Medical assistant training11 programs
- Phlebotomy training3 programs
- Welding classes24 programs
- Medical billing and coding training2 programs
- LPN programs4 programs
- EMT classes7 programs
- Dental assistant programs10 programs
- Auto mechanic classes10 programs
- Pharmacy technician training7 programs
- CNC machinist training5 programs
- Diesel mechanic training4 programs
- Cybersecurity training1 program
- IT training4 programs
- Barber school1 program
- Esthetician school2 programs
- Nail tech school2 programs
- Massage therapy school5 programs
- Paralegal programs1 program
- Fire academy5 programs
- Surgical tech programs1 program
- Medical administrative assistant training3 programs
- Human resources training4 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training2 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training2 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training6 programs
- Coding and software development courses4 programs
- Data analytics courses1 program
- Administrative assistant training3 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses7 programs
- Digital marketing courses2 programs
- Web and graphic design courses3 programs
- Health information technology programs2 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- OTA programs1 program
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school2 programs
- Human services programs1 program
- Electronics technician training1 program
- Business administration programs8 programs
- Criminal justice programs7 programs
- Solar and wind technician training1 program
- Water treatment operator training1 program
- Construction training programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes16 programs
- RN programs6 programs
Where the Oregon early childhood education program numbers come from
Which Oregon early childhood education programs are on this list?
These are the early childhood education programs Oregon approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Oregon offers.
How the prices and results of Oregon early childhood education programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in Oregon
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
- Council for Professional Recognition: CDA Credentialing Process Overview (February 2026)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List